Shangguan Yunting and his troupe entered the capital city, which was prosperous and paved with blue bricks. The sound of horses' hooves clattering on the bricks was heard.

There were pedestrians and carriages coming and going, making it very lively.

Shouts and hawking sounds can be heard one after another, and there are shops everywhere with a wide variety of goods.

Shangguan Yunting and Shangguan Rui rode tall horses. They were handsome and their noble temperament attracted many unmarried girls, who showed shy expressions.

Shen Rou looked at the bustling streets, feeling a world away from the last time she'd come. Last time, she'd come alone, filled with hatred. Now, with Shangguan Yunting by her side, she felt at ease, with a glimmer of anticipation.

Shangguan Rui looked at Shangguan Yunting and said, "Uncle Jiu, I will return to the palace to pay my respects to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager first."

"Go! Tell your father that I will bring Xiaorou to the palace to pay my respects tomorrow."

"Yes, Princess Furong, I'm leaving."

"Goodbye."

Shangguan Rui took Bei Chu and Beize towards the imperial palace.

Shangguan Yunting looked at Shen Rou and said, "Xiao Rou, how about I take you to see the house?"

"it is good."

Shangguan Yunting ordered: "Han Lin, lead the way. Everyone else should go back to the mansion and rest."

"Yes."

Han Lin brought them to the gate of the princess's mansion. Although this mansion was not as grand as the mansions of kings, princes and generals on the main street, it also had its own unique quiet and elegance.

A plaque hangs above the door with three large characters "Princess's Mansion" written on it. The characters are strong and powerful, revealing a sense of majesty and status.

The door of the mansion was closed, so Han Lin quickly jumped off his horse and knocked on the door. The knocking sound attracted the servants to open the door.

When the servant saw Shangguan Yunting, she quickly said, "This servant greets His Majesty."

"No need to be polite. Tell all the servants in the mansion to come and pay their respects to Princess Furong."

"The slaves obey."

Shangguan Yunting and Shen Rou entered the gate and saw a spacious courtyard paved with bluestone slabs with exquisite patterns engraved on them.

In the center of the yard is a circular flower bed filled with various colorful flowers that compete for beauty.

The flower bed is surrounded by some rockery and a pond. There are some goldfish in the pond, swimming freely in the water.

We walked all the way to the main hall, which was luxurious and full of connotation. The chairs and coffee table were made of nanmu wood, and the armrests of the chairs were carved with exquisite patterns.

The eaves are cleverly designed with beautiful shapes and carved with exquisite patterns, giving people a pleasing enjoyment.

The maids, the cooks, and the servants stood in two rows. When they saw them coming, they bowed and said, "Your servants greet the prince and the princess."

"No need to be polite. From now on, the princess is your master. Anyone who dares to neglect me will not be forgiven."

"The slaves obey."

"Introduce yourself."

"Your servant Chunyan, your servant Xiaxin, your servant Qiuyu, your servant Dongyue, your humble servant Achang, your humble servant Xiaowu pay their respects to the princess."

"I hope everyone is happy in this princess's mansion. Anyone who dares to betray me will not be forgiven."

"The slaves dare not."

"It's good that you don't dare. Let's all go away!"

"Yes."

"I'll go back to your room with you."

"Alright, Chunyan leads the way."

"The slaves obey."

Chunyan walked in front and led them to the main courtyard. They passed the corridor, and saw some exquisite patterns carved on the pillars of the corridor, which made people marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of the ancients.

Various flowers are planted on both sides of the corridor. Now it is September and only colorful chrysanthemums are blooming throughout the courtyard.

A burst of floral fragrance hits you in the face, making you feel relaxed and happy.

"Do you like this garden?"

"Yes, very thoughtful. I like it very much."

"nice! You love it."

"My Lady, this was originally the residence of a civil servant. Later, he retired and returned home. The master sent a steward to buy it and renovate it. All the old things are now brand new, and every plant and tree here is carefully designed."

"The butler is thoughtful and must be rewarded."

Shangguan Yunting said lovingly, "You have the final say."

The two looked into each other's eyes, and everything was said without words.

Shangguan Yunting and Shen Rou walked into the main courtyard side by side, their figures intertwined in the sunlight.

Stepping into the boudoir, you will be filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, giving you a peaceful and mysterious feeling.

The room is decorated exquisitely and elegantly, with exquisite embroidery, calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, showing the owner's elegant taste.

A large carved nanmu bed was placed against the wall, covered with a soft quilt and pillows embroidered with floral and bird patterns.

Beside the bed stood an exquisite dressing table, filled with various jewellery.

Opposite the big bed is a wardrobe with three layers of neatly stacked new clothes.

In the corner of the room there is a desk, on which are placed writing brushes, inkstones, and some books.

There is a coffee table and a few chairs next to the window, where you can drink tea, chat and enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window.

The furnishings of the entire room are simple yet gorgeous, reflecting the owner's noble status and elegant temperament.

Shen Rou walked to the window and opened it, letting the fresh air flow into the room. Outside the window was a beautiful garden, with colorful flowers swaying gently in the breeze.

Shangguan Yunting slowly walked behind Shen Rou, gently put his arms around her waist, and whispered in her ear: "Do you like it? If not, I will improve it immediately."

His voice is gentle and magnetic, which makes people feel warm and at ease.

Shen Rou rested her head on his chest, feeling his heartbeat and breathing, a happy smile on her face. She liked the feeling of being cared for and held in the palm of her hand. Perhaps no one in modern times treated her so well, so she traveled through ancient times to make up for the regret in her heart.

Shen Rou turned around and put her arms around Shangguan Yunting's neck. She looked at him affectionately and said softly, "I like it. I like it very much. Yunting, thank you for showing up."

She stood on tiptoe, slowly closed her eyes and gave him a kiss.

Shangguan Yunting felt Shen Rou's tenderness, and his heart was filled with happiness and satisfaction.

He hugged Shen Rou tightly and responded to her kiss affectionately. Their lips intertwined, as if time had stopped.

The two of them stayed together for a long time and then visited the other two courtyards. She was very satisfied.

"Xiao Rou, I have some things to deal with back home, come over in the evening."

"Don't come over at night. Come and pick me up to the palace tomorrow."

Shangguan Yunting said calmly, "How can that be? You just arrived in the capital and I was worried that you couldn't sleep, so I had to come and accompany you. Prince Mu's Mansion and the Princess' Mansion are not far apart, so it's convenient for me to come."

"Am I worried about that?"

"If you're not worried about this, what are you worried about?"

"Reputation, reputation, you know? You'll have a reason to come back after the Emperor grants the marriage."

"The servants and maids in this mansion were all transferred from the prince's palace. If anyone dares to gossip about me, I will cut off their tongues."

"I'll come at night and return home before dawn, so no one will notice that I'm spending the night in your house."

"You are just trying to cover up your mistake and trying to hide the truth."

"We've always been apart, but now we're so close, I can't sleep at night unless I see you sleeping."

"I think you have bad intentions."

"Rou'er, don't worry! I'm here just to watch you sleep, I won't do anything else."

"I hope you will do what you say."

Shen Rou was speechless. This man was like chewing gum. He came but couldn't do anything, so he had to come over and suffer.

"up to you."

Shangguan Yunting happily kissed Shen Rou on the lips, and said with a smile: "Hmm! It smells so good."

"cheeky."

Shangguan Yunting left the room contentedly. Shen Rou looked at his departing back with a smile and also showed a happy smile.

At night, Shen Rou lay on the bed after dinner, thinking that Shangguan Yunting would not come so late. Smelling the fragrance of sandalwood, she fell into a drowsy sleep.

At this time, he slowly walked to Shen Rou's bed, looked at her peaceful sleeping face, and a tenderness and sweetness surged in his heart.

He gently took off his outer robe and boots and lay down beside her, holding her in his arms and whispering, "Are you asleep?"

His movements had already woken Shen Rou up, and she said lazily, "I thought you weren't coming."

Shangguan Yunting's hand gently stroked her black hair and put it behind her ear. He slowly lowered his head and kissed her forehead, saying ambiguously: "My heart has already flown to you when I was in the mansion. I can't sleep at night if I don't come to see you."

"loquacious."

He gently kissed her earlobe again, instantly awakening the hormones in Shen Rou's body. She closed her eyes and sank into it.

As Shangguan Yunting teased Shen Rou, the blood in his body instantly boiled.

His hands wandered over Shen Rou's body, leaving him wanting more. A steady and magnetic voice came, "Rou'er, are you waiting for me?"

"No. I had already gone to bed and was awakened by the sound of your footsteps."

"Little liar..."

The two bodies were pressed tightly together, and their breathing became rapid. Shen Rou clearly felt the changes in Shangguan Yunting's body, which made her wake up instantly.

"Yun Ting, don't move. If you make any more moves, I'll send you back to your Prince Mu's Mansion."

Shen Rou grabbed Shangguan Yunting's uneasy hand. He gasped and suppressed the desire in his heart. After calming down, a low and hoarse voice came.

"sleep."

Shangguan Yunting hugged the girl he loved and felt his body was hot and uncomfortable. He couldn't think straight and couldn't sleep. He simply asked for it.

Hearing Shen Rou's even breathing made him feel at ease, and he fell into a deep sleep unknowingly.

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like